unlv.year. MS-11DGuide to the Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Company Records
Finding aid written by Kelli LuchsSpecial Collections, UNLV Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.October 2008Finding aid encoded by Kelli LuchsFebruary 2009Descriptive Summary
Guide to the Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Company Records1842-1877 (inclusive), 1871-1877 (bulk) MS-11DEberhardt & Aurora Mining Company1 document box (.42 linear feet) University of Nevada, Las Vegas. UNLV Libraries. Special Collections.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-7010.The Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Company, located in White Pine County, was one of the primary silver mines in Nevada in the 19th century. The collection is comprised of a single series of administrative records from the Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Company dating from 1842-1877, and is arranged alphabetically by record type. The majority of the collection contains correspondence and letter press. There are also several documents that pertain to the mining company’s finances such as bills, receipts, cancelled checks, and financial notes. EnglishPreferred Citation:

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Organizational History

The Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Company was located in White Pine County, Nevada outside of the city of Hamilton. Eberhardt, a British owned company, founded in 1869, was one of the primary silver mines in Nevada. In 1871 the owner of the mine began extensive construction on the camp. The mining company built a post office, saloons, wagon shop, carpenter shop, blacksmith stores, and several other buildings and businesses. By 1885, however, the company shut down after irregular operations.

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised of a single series of administrative records from the Eberhardt & Aurora Mining Company dating from 1842-1877 and is arranged alphabetically by record type. The majority of the collection contains correspondence and letter press. There are also several documents that pertain to the mining company’s finances such as bills, receipts, cancelled checks, and financial notes.

Arrangement of the Records

This collection is organized into one series: Administrative 1842-1877.

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This collection is comprised of a single series of administrative documents. The majority of the collection contains correspondence and letter press. The letter press is difficult to read, however, and several copies have water damage. The records also incorporate financial information and include bills, receipts, checks, and statements.

BoxFolderContents

11Bills & receipts,1871-18772Cancelled checks,1873-18763Certificates of Assay4Correspondence,18695Correspondence,18726Correspondence,18737Correspondence,18748Correspondence,18759Correspondence miscellaneous10Correspondence regarding the construction of a mine shaft,1876 11Correspondence regarding financial accounts,1870-187512Financial notes & statements,1872-187713Financial notes14Letter Press,1842-187515Letter Press,187016Letter Press[water damaged][THIS ONE IS USED AS A SPACER AT THE END OF THE BOX OR SERIES]END OF INVENTORY